Chapter 25: Wherever You Go I Will Follow

MERCEDES

Mercedes was hurt. Not because of the lie Tamera spoke which of course she knew was a lie. It was the truth of what Stephanie said. That Tamera knew her Sam, her baby daddy and it hurt she said "Maybe she does know him better." She knew she should talk to Sam but she needed time to think without Sam messing up her thoughts or distracting her. There was something that kept sticking in her mind like a sewing needle. Not enough to cause tremendous pain but it annoyed her. She wrote Sam a note that she was going out and not to worry, she would be back soon. She took a shower dressed as best she could incognito, called her PA, her agent, and anybody else that may come looking for her if they hadn't heard from her normally and let them know she was stepping out and would return not to worry. Mercedes r u running? Yes.

SAMUEL

Sam was finishing up with his 11:00 conference call and called to check in with his PA Tamera.

"Hey Bosman said Tamera."

"What's up Tamera said Sam? Just calling to make sure my day is clear and to find out what is on the schedule for tomorrow. Getting a jump start said Sam."

"Sure thing Bosman, ok so, I cleared your calendar for today but tomorrow you have a shoot to promote your new brand she said." "Oh yeah that's right, thanks Tamera. Anyone call for me today Sam asked?" "Nope, just some 'crazy' saying she's your fiancée, which I KNOW isn't true you JUST told me to cancel your wedding plans with Nay. Now you're supposed to be getting married just like that she scoffed? Tamera said she said get this, that she was Mercedes Jones like THEE Mercedes Jones the R and B singer. 1. You only ever listen to Country 2. You don't even date out your race." Sam's whole body froze, all the blood left his face. "Tamera whispered Sam, wha…what did you tell her?"

"Tamera said I told her to stop playing and not to call back."

Thinking Sam would be pleased and commend her as he always did for being his mote dragon she waited for him to say good work, or good looking out, but not this time, Sam just hung up. "Hello? Hello? Bosman said Tamera?"

Sam hung up and called Mercy. She had a Jason Marz song playing on her voicemail.

"Great, Ooo k said Sam, Good old Mercy anytime she's upset music is the outlet. Alright Mercedes, he said here we go."

Sam had to listen to the whole song, nice happy song. The kind that says they want good things for you. Sam twisted his lips. So if I'm Mercy and I want to send a message, shit Sam said. Fuck! When he walked into the New York apartment home the first thing he saw was a note. Oh thank God he chuckled. As he read the note he realized slowly this was possibly not a good note. "So he said, what the fuck am I supposed to do with this? Look for you? Stay here? Shit! Ok, ok calm down Sammy boy. Think he said pacing the floor." He didn't want to start calling around and worrying people. "Dammit!" He called Tamera back. "Hey Bosman."

Sam was stressed now trying to be calm. "Hello? Sam everything ok asked Tamera"

"No, Tamera it isn't, Sam said can you tell me exactly what you said to Ms. Jones please."

Tamera was nervous now. "Yeah, ugh I, ugh ok, umm Sam snapped TAMERA! She jumped, ok well I may have said I knew your type of dates given your ex and what's reported on the news, and everyone you've ever dated in the public eye."

"Sam said mmhmm ok, so what did you say, I was getting married, that I only date blondes what?"

"Tamera said well, Yes, yes I said that and um,"

"AND said Sam, come on Tamera it couldn't be that bad, Right? Right Tamera, Sam pleaded?"

"Well, I kind of said you'd never date someone with her body type or complexion, sort of."

Sam rolled his eyes and said shit, everything went blank, He couldn't see, he could not hear.

Tamera listened to him freaking out and was thoroughly surprised and confused. Bosman, you there? "This is my fault said Sam."
"I don't understand said Tamera."
"Ok, let me explain it to you. You should not have spoken to anyone like that. It was unprofessional and that alone is grounds for dismissal. "

"So Sam, said Tamera"
"Oh, what happened to Bosman, Sam sassed?"

"You would fire me, Tamera White, who has been devoted and loyal to you for 5 years over this one little mishap?"

"Tamera I don't have time for this. It's not just about this one time. I let things slide when you walked out of a board meeting when I announced my wedding. I let things slide numerous times when you accidentally mixed up lunch dates or ANY date with anyone. All with the understanding that you would get your act together or leave. I think you've had numerous opportunities and the end result doesn't change. This is insanity and it ends today, right now."

"YOU KISSED ME, Sir you led me on screamed Tamera!"
"That NEVER fuckin happened you gave me soup, cough syrup which knocked me out and YOU took advantage 4 YEARS ago. I forgave you. I believed it was a lapse in judgment. You were off your meds. No more Tamera. I really think you should continue seeing Dr. P. I will send a letter to her and personnel at Lilly Roads, and of course my attorneys, I am sorry this couldn't have ended better for you."

"I tried Bosman, I just need more work. I'm ok though. I'm NOT crazy. I just get things confused sometimes, you and Stephan you look so much alike."

"I know Tamera said Sam and I understand, but it's not working out anymore. I'm not mad. Mom and I will check on you well, maybe Stephanie should come and I should pull back for now?"

"Ok, she was crying. Bye."

Sam hung up and immediately made the appropriate calls.

"Fuuuuuuuck me!" Sam through the phone clear across the room. He went to the liquor cabinet and found the Patron, Vodka.

MERCEDES

Mercy had a driver take her to the airport and took a private plane to destination Tina Cohen-Chang.

When Mercedes arrived she was so happy to see her bestie. "Hi! They laughed until they cried and when Mercedes shared that she was pregnant. Tina was so moved she cried Mercedes hugged her. They did some shopping and had dinner. All of this before "Tinasaidalrightcuttheshitgurl. What'sgoing on?" Mercedes looked at Tin with wide innocent eyes. "UnghunghsaidTina, don'tbeatthosebrownbeautiesatme." She laughed at Mercedes. "Hey said Mercedes can we get Britt Britt and San over here asked Mercy?"

"Aren'tyoutiredaskedTinaIt's almost 10pm at night?"
"Mercedes just poured on the puppy eyes 8 no 9 but not 10."
"Not the point, O. I. sure said Tina picking up her phone. Hey girl, yeah I know but er um we have a, uh, situation can, ugh you and San come over? Over the 7 years Britney and Santana had become friends with Tina and together they often took mini vacations or staycations. She turned her back to Mercedes and said something. When she turned back. "She told Mercedes they'll be here in an hour."

"Oh good, thank you sweetie Mercy said. So Tina said you haven't mentioned Sam. Mercedes neck snapped to Tina. Tina thought mmhmm just as I thought. Tina said well, I only ask because Mike will be back tomorrow. He's going to tell Sam you're here. Mercedes said we will let tomorrow take care of tomorrow and rolled her eyes."

"Oh really? Tina laughed since when don't you worry? Mercedes said never mind that let's talk about something else? Ok, said Tina but we have talked about everything under the sun. Wanna watch a movie?"

"Why don't I get some blankets and pillows?"
"Ok said Mercy."
"You want a snack Tina asked, anything?"

Tina took this time to send Mike a text and told him before he came home from New York, stop passed Mercy's apt and pick up Sam. He has a package here waiting for him. Mike replied K.O. I will just go there now I was headed to the hotel. Got it Love kisses texted Tina. Back atcha Mike replied." Tina turned to see Mercedes putting in a movie.

"Tina said I'll get the door dropping off blankets and pillows. She opens the door to Britney and Santana in onesies holding a teddy bear."

Mercedes turned to see her friends and soon to be family then burst into laughter.

"I want a onesie said Mercedes," Santana pulls out a Walmart bag with onesies for her and Tina.
"Tina said hell to the naw. Mike is not seeing me in that. I'm trying to get some when he see's me. Not remind him of our daughter."

"Please! Said Mercedes"
"Oh, come on said Britney." Santana just held out the bag. Tina took the bag and walked away to put it on. Mercy appeared saying, it's too long pouting they all laughed at how much longer her onesie was on her.
 "Ok said Britt we have snacks, we have the girls"
"from out of bed even Santana added then said what, to Tina's glare."
"Britt said we have the movies now hmm what's missing? Oh yeah the reason for this emergency get together"
"Or intervention said Santana." Mercedes looked at them and bit her lip. They looked at each other.

SAMUEL

Sam was in the middle of leaving his 5th song on Mercedes voice mail when someone knocked at the door. Sam stood smoothly but couldn't walk a straight line. He made it to the door and opened it to see Mike, Sebastian, Kurt and Blaine. "Hhhhheeeeey guys whatre y'all duhn here? They all leaned back
"Mike said oh, we heard there was trouble in paradise and thought you could use a hand finding your way home."
"I gotit it said Sam."

Coming inside Kurt said, "unh hungh we can see that. Blaine get the pitrone. Mike he needs a shower and to change I'll let you handle that. I will start the coffee."

"Where we goin asked Sam looking around? Where we goin guys? Mike said we're going to get cleaned up so we can see Mercedes."

"Oh! Mercedes she left Mike, she left a note, and, and,

"I know said Mike, I also know where she is and if you are good and listen I will take you to her."
"Sam cheered up, YOU KNOW, know where Mer Mercedes is?"
"Mike said oooh from the smell of his breath, Ok bud c'mon, I thought Vodka didn't have a smell?"
"Kurt and Blaine looked at each other, I don't know, maybe everyone is different."

"Kurt shook his head it's going to be a long night. Well said Blaine it's not like we were doing anything just in New York for the opening of your very first New York boutique 'Diferance.' East coast and West man I am so proud of you."
Kurt smiled. "I did do pretty well didn't I?
"I'll say next stop China."
"I'll drink to that." They toasted with Sam's Patron.

Mercedes

"So, Aretha said Santana spill."

"Sam's PA called me short, stout and fat. Oh and made reference to my skin being too, dark for Sam.
The girls went completely off.
"Britney said what the hell did Sam say? Tamera knows better than that, I'm surprised."

"Santana said really, looking not one bit surprised pursing her lips."

"Tina said, what did YOU say?"
"Mercedes answered, I didn't say anything she whispered quietly and further Sam doesn't know."

"Well, why not asked Britney? He would defend you, you know that?"

"Yes, of course, I do. She smiled softly. It's because I also talked to Stephanie and there was something she said that um"

"What honey, asked Tina rubbing her arm."
" She said Tamera has worked for him for the last 5 years and knows him even down to his underwear choices."

The ladies frowned. "Santana said she may know his underwear preference but I doubt she's seen him in them. Is that why you're worried?"

"Actually no, Mercy said. I DON'T know him. I mean the last 7 years are gone. We can't get those back."

"True said Tina but you can make new memories and learn each other in new ways, I would think you would talk about that before getting back together."
Mercedes rolled her eyes "Can you turn the light on the shade is so dark said Mercedes to Tina."

"Britney said there's more, what else?"

"What do you mean asked Mercedes?"

"Lord Tubbington said there were 5 reasons. You gave 2."

"Mercedes looked at Britney with a blank stare."
"Are you telling us the fact that she didn't know you were his fiancé didn't bother you?"

"Mercedes said well, I mean, we don't want a lot of media involved."

"Brit said ok, we understand but, Santana said as his main squeeze you expect Respeck they all burst out laughing.
"I guess you're right said Mercedes."
"What about being disrespected like you were? Didn't that hurt too?"
"Mercedes shook her head. She began to tear up. Mercedes said I mean, as successful as I am and as loved as I am she was pointing to the girls you would think that something like that would roll off my back."

Tina hugged her "oh honey, it was wrong, and very mean and unprofessional."

"Mercedes said maybe I'm just emotional and overreacting, they didn't say anything but looked at each other. Knowing her situation Tina braved the challenge. "Well Tina said maybe you could have talked to Sam before flying across the coast."

"Mercedes rolled her eyes at Tina holding up 2 fingers and said, well I am aloud to do irrational shit, I'm pregnant."
Then Britney and Santana made oohs and aahs and OMG's, Tina cried happy tears. Brit clapped and held Mercedes hands while Santana side hugged her. When Santana moved Tina said me next. After they all got there hugs
"Brit asked does Sam know?"
"Mmhmm he does. All the family found out, what yesterday."
"Oh, ok said Brit as a first cousin and close friend she would take offense to being left out." Tina side eyed her.
"Ok so, Santana said frowning why didn't Tamera know, I mean what if there was an emergency?"

"Mercedes looked sad but agreed. Maybe he just didn't have time, I was sick. He was working from home. He never left my side."

"Brit said, that sounds like Sam, and I bet he's over the top about the bambino."
"Babies said Mercedes"
"TWINS!" The room erupted. "Mercedes laughed that's what Momma E says her dream told her."
They laughed "Britney said, hey, don't doubt the fishies"

"Mercedes held her hands up like hey, she said I am officially a believer. Guys I just didn't know how to handle rejection from Sam, or hearing Sam agree with Stephanie about how much Tamera knows. I don't want another women touching or even thinking about his underwear."

"Ok babe, just tell him, said Santana."

"Just like that, asked Mercedes"

"That's right said Brit, I agree said Tina."

"Well, Mercedes yawned thank you lovelies. We're also getting married."

"They screamed, a giggly Mercedes yawns again because she was sleepy. Tina said looks like someone needs rest. Well the guest room is already made up with fresh linens."

"Where will ya'll be asked Mercy?"

"Well I'm getting in my bed said Tina."

"We can sleep here said Brit, Mercedes said why can't we all stay together?"
"Santana rolled her eyes, ungh ungh nope no megusta, no pregnant mommy's on the floor. Bed! She pointed, Now!"

"Okay, ok geeze said Mercedes."

Santana smirked grumbling in Spanish.

"Mercedes was walking away and said I CAN understand Spanglish."

"Good night Momasita said Santana."

SAMUEL

Mike, Kurt, Blaine and Sam were now asleep all over the place when Sam wakes up with a splitting headache. He looks at the time its 10:00pm, sleep 4 hours, he starts groaning which wakes up Kurt who wakes up Blaine who then smacks Mike with a pillow until he finally gets up. "What'sthe plan Mike asked Blaine? Where is Sam? Mike jumps up looking around. "Sam comes from the back saying, I'm here wishing I was dead."

"Ok, well you can't die til I get you home said Mike."

"Home where, asked Sam, Texas?"

"Ugh no sir, home Cali where the women are."

"Wait, said Sam, Mercedes is in California?"

"Yup said all three."

"And you knew all this time and didn't tell me?"

"Nope. I knew when Tina texted me to come see about you, you ingrate, calm your tits."

"Kurt said I knew when Mike called me for help to sober the lush pointing at Sam."

"Blaine chimed in, well, I just guessed, she's there most of the time."

"Sam looked at them and holding his head shook it slow. Alright well, clearly I'm in no condition to drive anything so what's the plan?"

"Um you're welcome, Sir said Kurt smacking Sam for not using his Southern manners he was so fond of."

"Sorry, said Sam, not sorry he grinned. Thanks guys good looking out. Now I need to… he started"

"cut off by Kurt hold up wait, you need another shower man that stuff comes out your pours."

"I'm getting kind of tired of being told I stink said Sam."

The three men looked confused. "Never mind, said Sam rolling his eyes, leaving to shower for what felt like the hundredth time."

When he left the guys huddled for what they called "Mission Get Sam to Mercy".

"We can take the red eye and be there by 6:00am."

"No, I say just leave at 6:00 layover for 1hr then 1 more hour. Ok, I see your point." Blaine and Mike were discussing arrangements. "So are we all decided and ready asked Kurt?"

"Yeah, yeah, they said."

"Um, Sam comes from out the back keys in hand looking good, smelling fresh saying alright a friend is flying us there. He's sending his driver."

The three men looked at Sam like deer caught in headlights.

"What he asked?"

"Man, if you knew you could do that why didn't you say something?"

"Sam shrugged, nobody asked me, they started throwing things at him. Hey, he laughed blocking throw pillows and a shoe, I thought I had. I thought I said everything one man should never be aloud to say to other men."

"Did he tell either of you asked Blaine the other two shook their heads, If you don't ask we won't tell."

"Fine, get your things we should arrive in 4 hours, like 5 or 6 am. So tell me again you say Tina texted you asked Sam?"

"Um yeah at about 5 or so." "Did she mention me, Mercedes, did Tina say?"

"No, I didn't get the impression Mercedes knew she was texting me."

"Ohhh, so this is a bumb rush Sam smirked?"

In truth he was quite annoyed with his little lady. Running off with a note left behind across the coast no less. Not answering her phone at all. All day and night what the hell was that?

"Hey said Mike you alright?"

"Sam snapped out of his thought and said oh, yeah man just thinking about this baby and wedding."

"Hold up, said Blaine Mercy is pregnant?" "Kurt said you're getting married?"

"Sam said yes, and yes."

"Oh, said Mike as if now he gets it.

"What does that mean?"

"Oh? Nothing Mike said lying." "Sam explains that Tamera said some inappropriate things to Mercedes and laughed when Mercedes said we were getting married."

"What? Why? That makes no sense she's your PA said Kurt"

"I didn't tell her about Mercy and I, like at all, everything has just been happening so fast, I feel like I can't catch a breath."

"Mike whistled, Kurt said, welcome to life. Blaine pat Sam's shoulder saying good luck brother. Well, since you guys are here, I have an idea but I need you guys' help."

"What's up?

Sam shares his plan before sitting back and enjoying the rest of the ride.

MERCEDES

Mercedes was getting up in the middle of the night to relieve herself when she decided to check her messages. Sam had called countless times. She felt a twinge of guilt and sighed sitting on the side of the bed. She played the messages 10 songs she counted. "Oh Sammy" She started to cry at the sweetness and sincerity. Sam knew her even if she didn't know his underwear choice. Pretty Brown Eyes & Tevin Campbell she was singing before she knew it. She layed the phone on her stomach so the baby could hear the music. Sam was sending messages to her through songs. "He remembers. He's saying, I'm breaking his heart and He wants to talk to me. Oh, baby, your mommy needs to get it together. But right now I'm hungry. We are hungry she said to her stomach."
She looked at the clock it was 5:00 am. Mercedes made her way to the kitchen to make a sandwich or something. Britney heard moving around and came peaking around the corner.

"Hi Mercy, the baby hungry Britney asked bending to say, Hi baby."

Mercedes laughed at the ridiculousness but complete beauty of it all. She hugged Brit "I miss you I wish we lived closer, schedules, life, we will have to do better." They sat at the table. "Oh, Brit said warm milk. Do you want some?"
"Is it just milk or is sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in it too?"
"Hmm maybe you should make it Brit laughed."
"Ohhh no. You make, I teach Mercy chuckled"
"Do you miss teaching Mercy?"
"Sometimes it was immediate gratification when you would see it in their eyes, that they learned something knew or IDK. I miss my privacy. Right now I miss Sam."

"Aww said Brit, you know he's coming for you don't you?"

"No, she frowned, I only left a note that I would return, I don't know, he is probably angry, I don't know what to think right now... Mercedes placed her elbows on the table and held her head. I am wrong for leaving like that. He's been leaving songs and calling and…"

"Hey, said Brit, no bashing of any kind, breathe and release."

Mercedes calmed a bit but now she'd begun to worry about Sam. She drank her warm milk and fell asleep on the sofa talking to Brit. Brit let her lay her head in her lap. The house was sleeping once again.

CHANG HOME

At exactly 6:15 am a perfectly harmonized group of 4 men were heard singing

"Quit Breaking my Heeeaaart"

The ladies came to the front room, Tina and Santana were rubbing their eyes and yawning and stretching but Brit and Mercy had just drifted they jumped up first.

The men started from the beginning and let Sam lead of course then they added uncoordinated steps put together on the fly where Kurt shimmied into Blaine's left from his right. The ladies covered their mouths doing all they could to keep their composure. Sam was not deterred he broke into Can we talk with the puppy dog eyes and everything. But the guys couldn't remember the words correctly which made the whole thing more heartfelt and adorable but when they finished Sam and Mercedes stood in front of each other staring at each other.

They had not moved from the middle of the room so everyone busied themselves anywhere but there.

Finally Mercedes took Sam's hand and walked him away so they would have privacy to talk. When they came to the guest room Sam pulled Mercedes into a hug and kissed the top of her head.
"Sam said, you told me you wouldn't leave me again."
"Mercedes looked down and chewed her bottom lip, I was scared"
"Of sked Sam?
"Your rejection of me she replied"
"What is this about Mercy, help me out here."
"When Stephie said that Tamera knew you better because of the last 5 years even down to your underwear choices…" Sam frowned.
Sam said ok, so this is about what Tamera said.
Well, that and I guess my insecurity and jealousy and possessiveness and that I felt disrespected and just couldn't take the rejection that another woman was aloud such intimate details into your life. I ONLY want that. Only I should know your underwear. Why the hell does she know your underwear size"
Sam looked at her hiding a smile by biting his lips. There are some things I did wrong. I won't blame time, I won't blame unusual circumstances, I won't blame forgetfulness or distraction. I should have made sure everyone that deals with any type of business with Samuel Jeremy Evans should know who the Mercedes Latrice Jones soon to be Evans is. I'm sorry baby. I've dealt with the Tamera thing and update all my affiliates. I do want this Mercedes. I want us. Do you still want us? Yes of course Sam I love you, rubbing her stomach we love you. I just felt in that moment like those 7 years, like in those 7 years. Sam interrupted her, baby we can't get that time back. We just can't. Is it going to be a period of adjustment yes, we talked about that. But Sam, said Mercedes, I don't feel I know you anymore like you know me. Sam breathed that in, he didn't believe it but he said ok. We aren't going to get anywhere babe like this. Can we pin this and come back? Ok, she said, not knowing what to think.

She stepped back and said I need to wash up and get dressed. Ok, said Sam. Mercy kissed his cheek because she hadn't washed her face or teeth or anything and frankly Sam wanted to freshen up too. Hey Mercy don't you have a home around here? Yeah, I do. What are you thinking? You want to leave? We can, let me change. Then because he was exhausted he laid on his side just to relax but being with Mercedes aloud his overactive mind to rest and with the sound of running water and the smell of Mercedes all around him he fell asleep.

When Mercedes came out of the bathroom she saw Sam asleep. She thought about taking him out of his clothes so he wouldn't wrinkle them but she didn't trust that situation. She was barely holding her hormones at bay. He felt her moving him and woke up.

"Sam said in a gruff voice hey, what are you doing?"

I was trying to help you get comfortable did you want a snack or anything? Yeah a drink please. Ok, I'll be right back. When she opened the door the gang fell over trying to listen. Sam sat up noticing and shook his head. He got up and said hey ugh guys you wont mind if we head out would ya?

No said Mike and Tina, yes said Santana and Kurt, Britney and Blaine shook their heads.

"Mercedes came out the bathroom and said, Guys we are going to head to my beach house so we can have privacy she rolled her eyes playfully. I called a driver she told everyone then packed her overnight bag, Sam had a gym bag that he grabbed off the floor. When the driver arrived Sam and Mercy had made their rounds with goodbyes and promises about the wedding and keeping them informed and involved. They promised to meet again soon."

The ride there was quiet. Sam held onto Mercedes the entire ride there.
"When they arrived Mercedes asked do you want to shower before we talk and I can make us something to eat?"
"Sam squinted his eyes and said ok, you aren't going to run away again?"
"Mercy said, I deserved that but no, I'll be right here in E.T.'s voice" Sam gave a half smile.

Mercedes prepared something filling, healthy but quick. Tuna apple salad. She chopped up fruit and placed it on a tray. She put everything I'm the fridge and walked to the bedroom to find Sam standing wet in a towel.
 "I have no clothes to change into, I guess I didn't think said Sam."
"What's in the gym bag?"
"Sam said, gym clothes, what else?" Mercedes shook her head and lowered it so she wouldn't laugh in his face. It didn't work.

Ok, but right now with him standing wet in a towel hanging low, mmm mph, cool down hormones.
"Um Oh, she said I don't have male clothing but, I have oversized T-shirts. I mean just, or I can send out for something." She suddenly remembered that she didn't know his size and Sam could feel the shift. He knew what just happened.
"Mercy, he called, Hungh said Mercedes? Oh, I want to shower too before we get into all that if that's ok with you?"

"Yeah, sure said Sam shaking his wet hair. Where are the T's he asked she pointed to the dresser and took her things into the bathroom?" She closed the door. Sam looked over to the dresser.

"Sam found a graphic T' that read "I'm not gay but $20 is $20."
"He laughed, he loved it perfect he said." It fit him a little snug but he pulled it off that and his boxers.

By the time Mercedes had come out Sam had set the table he even found candles and placed them on the table. "So where do you want to start asked Sam?"
"Mercedes said we can start with the apologies then move into reasons and end with assurances until the next time." Sam frowned.
"Ok he said, I'm sorry I didn't tell you about Tamera. I'm sorry she spoke badly to you. I should have told her about you."
"Mercedes was eating her salad and stopped to ask is this an all cards on the table full transparency conversation?"
" Sam chuckles when is it not?"
"Apparently the conversation where you neglected to tell me why Tamera is more important than me and now mini me." "Then she felt bad when she saw the hurt look on his face, I'm sorry she said, for being mean. She lowered her head a little."

Wow thought Sam, shit. "Is that what you think he asked her?"

"Mercedes said, a little yes Sam, how does a wonderful morning and day turn in to a tsunami of events? All I wanted Samuel. All I wanted was your schedule information from Tamera to surprise you with a week long trip to Maliki Island, the one under the sea. I just wanted me and you time."

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you about Tamera said Sam."
"Wait, tell me asked Mercedes, why me and not her about me?"

"Listen baby, please come sit with me, let's calm down please. I promise there's a reason. If I were you I probably would have gone to your job, hell Idk."
Mercedes who had stood up took her seat again. "No thanks, I'll sit here."
"C'mon Merce, don't be hard like that come here. She got up and walked over and sat on his lap"
"He kissed her neck, was that so hard?"
"She replied you have no idea"

"Ok, said Sam Lilly Roads has a program to help people in need of work. Some well most are severely disturbed by the trauma they experienced and survived. Tamera is one of LR's most problematic cases. She was a friend of Stephanie's from college who had an obsession with Stevie. He didn't share her feelings. She wasn't creepy or anything but after her incident she only trusted being around Stephanie. Stevie, felt guilty about what happened, I will spare you for obvious reasons. She went through years of treatment at Lilly Roads. We thought placing her in an environment a professional one would help her transition back into society. Slowly she became better, we gave her a job where we could keep eyes on her and we of course work as a team with her medical team. She isn't dangerous but sometimes delusional."

"Meaning asked Mercy?"
"Meaning there was an incident where Tamera brought work documents to my home when I had the flu and took it upon herself to rub Vicks Vapor rub on my chest as I slept. She had given me a soup or medicine it happened 4 years ago."
"Wait what? She drugged your ass and vapored your chest, Mercedes got up and walked to the kitchen. How did you allow her to keep her job after that, asked Mercedes?"
"Babe she's not dangerous she gets confused…"
"And who the hell did she confuse you with?" She gasped when she realized.

"Stevie they said together" to Mercedes understanding Sam shook his head. Mercedes looked confused. She asked was Stevie intimate with her? Sam dropped his head and said I think so, purely consenting and mutual but I think after she became obsessed. That is just my theory"
"Geeze, said Mercedes so when she is confused she thinks she's with Stevie?"
"Sam answered I believe if she doesn't take her meds she gets delusional amongst other things."
"Like asked Mercedes?"
"Like hallucinating."

Ok said Sam I believe she was experiencing this when I told her she would have to return for treatment. There had been other incidents in the past but, I.

Sam you could have handled that better, I know said Sam. You could have trusted me. Mercedes there was a lot going on. You know that. I do know that Sam but in that time my parents, my brother, my friends, my security, my PA, the guy damn mail man and the help know who SAMUEL JEREMY Evans is. So again, how important am I that none of your people knew about me?
"I took care of that Sam said."

Yes babe you did. Now. She got up and walked to the back saying I need a nap, you comin? We miss you. I, my... Thank you for explaining all of that."

"Let's watch a movie? My mind just needs to rest, said Mercy I need happiness, no duress no stress.
"Can we do that?" Sam followed Mercedes then turned around to go get snacks.
"Mercedes put in a cartoon instead. When Sam walked in he asked I thought we were going to watch… she said balance."

They climbed on the king sized bed and Mercedes felt herself melt into Sam. One touch from him and she was on fire. Mercy your skin is like fire.
I know, my hormones are out of control.
How can I help you asked Sam?
Well, for starters can we lose the clothes and blanket and about three pillows? So off came the clothes there went the blanket and pillows.
Sam was laughing. What's funny? This is torture he said. Welcome to my world she said. I just need to cool down because if I get over heated I will faint.
"That's right said Sam. Doesn't help to know but I do remember."
Mercedes looked down at a very erect Sammy and burst into laughter, maybe this wasn't a good idea? Or maybe it was a trick so you could have your way with me?
You wish, boy don't know body want you.
Sam stuck his finger in her wetness, Mercedes gasped in surprise, then Sam brought it in front of them and said, you are a lying liar that lies, and sucked his fingers.

Sam placed himself between Mercedes legs. Mercedes said ungh ungh and turned them over. She climbed on top of him and lowered herself until they were one.
"Sllll she moaned and Sam said mmmMercy baby take what you want"
"Mercedes said I fully intend to as she began to work her hips and pop her ass hard on his dick. Sam smacked her ass saying give it to me baby come on. She road Sam until he begged her to slow down. When Sam flipped her over Mercedes started to crawl away, Come here he said, we aren't finished. We're just getting started. So you like to make me beg, hungh? Two can play at that, and with that he thrust hard inside Mercedes, ungh she let out a grunt. He did it again, Oh Mercedes wanted to suck so she grabbed his hand and pulled him flesh against her backside and put his finger in her mouth and sucked while Sam kept pumping her from behind. Oh da ha ham. Sam said. She let go of his hand and they were now up with Sam pinching her nipples but when he touched her clit, Mercedes screamed Aghhh! Sam feeling her release positioned himself to thrust until he came. He growled and bit her on the shoulder as he came.
"That's what we needed said Sam pulling her close to him."
"Mmm hmm said Mercedes. That and about 7 more. "
"7. Sam said surprised."
"Um hun for every day of the week when we leave."
"So we are going still asked Sam?"
"Do you not want to?"
"Oh, no if that's what we're doing everyday then hell yes he joked!"
"Good thing I know you're kidding, said Mercedes" "and you said you didn't know me"
"But first last one in the shower is a rotten egg."
"You know you are such k… he took off for the bathroom. I win yes!"
"Now could you start the shower and pull out the towels and the liquid soap and cream asked Mercedes?"
"Hey, you tricked me said Sam you're still laying down."
"No, I didn't you're the winner she laughed as he kissed her all over her face. I love you so much Samuel, it hurts."
"Sam kissed passionately and pulled her close to him then whispered I love you more."